340 running costs

Ash240 · Dec 5th, 2010, 14:40

Hi peeps,
Looking for a cheap car to run as well as my 240. What are the 1.4 340's like on fuel? wouldn't mind an auto or a manual.
Cheers

Clan · Dec 5th, 2010, 15:30

very economic to run they dont go wrong , fuel about 28 - 35 mpg ... autos avoid ! i bet there arent ANY still around that work properly now ...

lyron · Dec 5th, 2010, 15:40

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Originally Posted by Clan

very economic to run they dont go wrong , fuel about 28 - 35 mpg ... autos avoid ! i bet there arent ANY still around that work properly now ...

oh i do hope you are wrong clan we are just in the process of buying one .,auto that is.

lynda & ron.

Clan · Dec 5th, 2010, 15:53

oops , they can be very thirsty when the auto isnt working properly , when you get up to 35 mph ease off the throttle and the revs should die away as it goes up into overdrive gear .... if you want any help later let me know . still a great car the 340 though and easy to convert to 5 speed manual ..

lyron · Dec 5th, 2010, 16:49

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Originally Posted by Clan

oops , they can be very thirsty when the auto isnt working properly , when you get up to 35 mph ease off the throttle and the revs should die away as it goes up into overdrive gear .... if you want any help later let me know . still a great car the 340 though and easy to convert to 5 speed manual ..

thankyou clan, the car belong's to pete farrel so hoping i don't get too many problem's i will be in touch though if i do. we have owned a few 340's 1400, and 1700 manual, being ex yorkshire lad ie tight git (old habit's die hard) we could squeese about 45 mpg on a long run i assume that the auto's are a little more thirsty,

lynda & ron.

classicswede · Dec 5th, 2010, 18:34

Fairly certain Pete's Vario was running spot on and changing as it should

macplaxton · Dec 8th, 2010, 03:18

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Originally Posted by Clan

autos avoid ! i bet there arent ANY still around that work properly now ...

There are some around that still work. Some of us know how to fix and maintain them

Clan · Dec 8th, 2010, 18:13

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Originally Posted by macplaxton

There are some around that still work. Some of us know how to fix and maintain them

There must be very few of us left now :-)

classicswede · Dec 5th, 2010, 18:38

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Originally Posted by Ash240

Hi peeps,
Looking for a cheap car to run as well as my 240. What are the 1.4 340's like on fuel? wouldn't mind an auto or a manual.
Cheers

From experiance with both 1.7 340's and carbed 360's they are costing me around £10 per 100 miles on LPG. The 240's are about £12 per 100

Dec 5th, 2010, 14:40	#1
Ash240 Junior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2013 21:38 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Swanage	340 running costs Hi peeps, Looking for a cheap car to run as well as my 240. What are the 1.4 340's like on fuel? wouldn't mind an auto or a manual. Cheers __________________ '88 240 GLT, '95 440 se, '97 Mercedes C200 looking for a manual 340

Dec 5th, 2010, 15:30	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:23 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	very economic to run they dont go wrong , fuel about 28 - 35 mpg ... autos avoid ! i bet there arent ANY still around that work properly now ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Dec 5th, 2010, 15:53	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:23 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	oops , they can be very thirsty when the auto isnt working properly , when you get up to 35 mph ease off the throttle and the revs should die away as it goes up into overdrive gear .... if you want any help later let me know . still a great car the 340 though and easy to convert to 5 speed manual .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Fairly certain Pete's Vario was running spot on and changing as it should __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

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